Alaköprü Dam, Embankment dam and hydroelectric station in Anamur district, Mersin Province, Turkey.
Alaköprü Dam is an embankment dam across Anamur Creek in Mersin Province, constructed with a concrete-faced rock-fill design. It stretches 385 meters (1,263 feet) and rises 93 meters (305 feet) above the creek bed.
Construction by Turkish State Hydraulic Works began in November 2010 as part of a major water supply initiative for Northern Cyprus. The project represents a significant regional infrastructure development for water management and transfer.
Multiple villages, including Sarıağaç, Akine, Çaltıbükü, and Ormancık, relocated their communities due to the reservoir development.
The site sits in a remote hilly region with limited visitor infrastructure, so it is best to plan visits in advance and check local conditions. Water levels and weather vary seasonally, which affects accessibility to different viewing areas around the structure.
The spillway system features two radial gates with engineered chute design that control water discharge precisely. Watching this system operate during high water periods reveals the complexity of modern water management engineering.
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